Last edit by: jc94
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition, 2016 edition and 2017 edition
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply here as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
The Forum Lounge Thread (2018)
#781
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .99MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,157
No medals in curling (mixed doubles aside). Women's hockey loss in gold medal game. Men's hockey... Not looking good and we tend to lose bronze medal games because of our "if you're not first, you're last" mentality.
So a pretty poor performance from a couple of areas that should have been strengths for us.
So a pretty poor performance from a couple of areas that should have been strengths for us.
#782
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
Programs: AC E75K, spouse E75K (MM), National Emerald, various hotel programs
Posts: 367
Brilliant apology though ... KFC's apology for running out of chicken is pretty cheeky - BBC News
#783
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,944
Just taking a temperature here, nothing set in stone yet.
Anyone interested in a mini-do in YVR on a Saturday early March? (Thinking March 3 or 10)
Anyone interested in a mini-do in YVR on a Saturday early March? (Thinking March 3 or 10)
#784
Moderator, Air Canada; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: YYC
Programs: AC SE MM, FB Plat, WS Plat, BA Silver, DL GM, Marriott Plat, Hilton Gold, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,618
Jet leg from being in MAD/LHR this week, so I'm up and watching the bronze medal hockey game. So far these guys seem up for it, which is good.
#785
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: YVR
Programs: UA Premier Platinum
Posts: 3,756
So I missed the Olympics being mostly offline in Patagonia.
We lost both hockey AND curling? Should I even bother coming home?
We lost both hockey AND curling? Should I even bother coming home?
#787
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, SFO
Programs: AS 100K, UA*S, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond | Formerly: AC Super Elite
Posts: 2,476
Company cow orkers in the kirkland office was telling me how grrrrreat Seattle is and I found it a very underwhelming town (just having tall buildings does not make you a city ...)
#788
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: YYZ
Programs: Only J via Peasant Points, 777HDPeasant or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance and Narcissism.
Posts: 5,944
Whistler is still full of powder still
#789
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .99MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,157
RangerNS and I are discussing a “do” (do you need quotes??) for YHZ around the end of April. Early plans involve alcohol and throwing axes (at targets on a wall!). What coud go wrong???
Feel free to bring your favorite picture or corporate logo to use as a target.
Feel free to bring your favorite picture or corporate logo to use as a target.
#790
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .99MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,157
#792
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: AC SEMM, NEXUS
Posts: 858
Hello from BKK, on this weekend's edition of "Bubbles in Bangkok"
#793
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC SE MM, Bonvoy Plat, Hilton G,Nexus, Amex MR Plat,IHG Plat
Posts: 4,405
Since this forum seems to over index with IT folks....does anyone have any suggestions or know if your firms are hiring for a one year PEY (coop) in the GTA. My third year computer science geek kid at UofT is looking for something in software development this summer/fall. He does have a few interviews but hoping to broaden his perspective/options. PM please so we do not clog up everyone else's time reading. Thanks in advance.
#794
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: USA
Programs: AC SE100K, F9 100k, NK Gold, UA *S, Hyatt Glob, Bonvoy Titanium
Posts: 5,158
If I ever can get a Vegas "do" setup, this could be an interesting excursion. We'd have to call to make sure there is no breathalizer test needed for admission
https://www.vegasnews.com/170712/wre...good-time.html
https://www.wreckvegas.com/
#795
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: YHZ
Programs: AC SE100K, AC .99MM, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold,Hertz something or other, Sandals Sapphire, etc
Posts: 1,157
Axe throwing/ destruction makes me think of the Office Space printer scene.
If I ever can get a Vegas "do" setup, this could be an interesting excursion. We'd have to call to make sure there is no breathalizer test needed for admission
https://www.vegasnews.com/170712/wre...good-time.html
https://www.wreckvegas.com/
If I ever can get a Vegas "do" setup, this could be an interesting excursion. We'd have to call to make sure there is no breathalizer test needed for admission
https://www.vegasnews.com/170712/wre...good-time.html
https://www.wreckvegas.com/
TimberLoungeHFX - Timber Lounge - Halifax's Premier Axe Throwing Facility
Although, to be fair, I did grow up in a suburb of YHZ known as Sack-Vegas!